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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders

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Crispy, herby chicken tenders made with ranch-seasoned breadcrumbs and cooked in an air fryer for a quick, juicy weeknight meal. Crispy exterior and tender chicken in 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6 boneless chicken breasts (skin removed, cut into 1-inch strips)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt in a bowl
Working in batches, dredge chicken strips in flour mixture
Toss with breadcrumbs in separate bowl
Brush both sides of chicken with olive oil
Arrange chicken in single layer in air fryer basket
Cook 12 minutes total, flipping midway if adherence is poor
No mid-cook flipping required if chicken is dry-breaded

Notes

For maximum crisp, avoid overcrowding the basket
Use an 18+ quart air fryer for full 6-portion batch
Double breadcrumb coating for extra crunch
Serve with fresh ranch dressing or honey mustard

  • Author: Samantha Jones
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 pieces
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg